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OPERATION

SRM-225

OPERATION

Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects

away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts

have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.

Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause

unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit

so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.

Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.This unit is

equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal cutters

can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire

authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.

Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor

performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the

Storage section of this manual.

Fuel containing more than 25% ethanol is NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines.

Fuel containing more than 25% ethanol may cause performance problems, loss of power,

overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to,

improper clutch engagement. Fuel containing more than 25% ethanol may also cause premature

deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.

Fuel Requirements

Gasoline - Use 89 Octane (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain

up to 25% Ethanol. Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved.

Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards

must be used. ECHO brand 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate

lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil will void the

two-stroke engine warranty.

ECHO branded 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past

regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.

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